Mind

Question 1

Default mode network

Answer 1

The areas of the brain that show greater activity during rest. Possible simulation centre, memory consolidation and intrinsic awareness

VS Executive control network

Question 2

Dream functions

Answer 2

Creative or memory consolidation. Set out to yourself to dream about what you want to consolidate or the problems (good questions) you want to solve

Question 3

Horizontal broad knowledge - Concepts and Questions

Answer 3

Chunks can be formed ever bigger by combining information across various specializations.
Best to ask:
When can I use this?
How can I use this?
Why should I use this
AND
What does this remind me of?
Why does it remind of that?

Question 4

Chunks

Answer 4

Chunks form after repetition, understanding and deliberate practice of adjacent bits of information
Chunks occupy only one slot of working memory
Big picture (mental model) > Context (field) > Chunk (tool of thinking)

Question 5

Experiments’ Success

Answer 5

Probability of success increases after iterative experiments.

Question 6

Checklist: How to

Answer 6

1. Observe your process
   2 Record it
2. Refine process where faulty

Question 7

DARE method

Answer 7

Defuse - the thoughts and feelings that occur. Have a “So what”/”Whatever” mindset towards negative thoughts
Accept - any thoughts or feelings with open arms. Consider anxiety and stress a funny cartoon character.
Run towards/demand more - when certain feelings feel intense, demand even more from anxiety
Engage - back into the activities that you were supposed to do all along and focus on them with the new energy

Question 8

DARE - more steps for accepting

Answer 8

Embrace it by:

1. Forgiving - yourself and the anxiety (gives you power over any feeling, makes you wiser, brings you peace)
2. Discovering the meaning - if you find meaning in it you will overcome it; crash course in self-development. Despair is suffering without meaning. Can show you where you are holding yourself back, how to have greater compassion for others,
3. Gratitude - be happy that this is happening to you, as is a teacher

Question 9

Executive Control Network

Answer 9

The areas of the brain which activate the most when involved in tasks regarding extrinsic awareness, problem-solving, concentration, working memory, flexibility, planning